Exotic Incident #2546

Incident Date:
07/05/2016
Location:
Jackson Township, NJ - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Alligator
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

Fisherman spotted the two-and-a-half-foot-long alligator at Maple Lake Campground. An animal control officer reeled in the alligator, which was then turned over to state wildlife officials. They believe the gator was a pet that was dumped in the lake.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/real-time/Alligator-found-in-New-Jersey-lake.html